Live: NW Regional Championships 2020 – 4th Section
Results:
1. Band 8 – BMP Europe Goodshaw
2. Band 14 – Skelmersdale Prize
3. Band 2 – Littleborough
4. Band 1 – Brindle
5. Band 13 – Morecambe
6. Band 12 – Golborne Brass
Best Percussion – Band 1 – Brindle
Best Trombone – Band 2 – Littleborough
Opinion:
A fine contest with such a lovely piece of music I guess to play (I haven’t) and for me to listen too. Music very depictive of the story it attempts to tell or picture it tries to paint.
I was much impressed by the number of young players around the stand today who we should congratulate and encourage, well done.
The second half of the contest appeared to be shift in quality of performance which included a trilogy excellent performances from band number 12 Golborne Brass,13 Morecambe and 14 Skelmersdale
Not wishing to impose Roberto’s kiss of death yet for me my top three could be,…
1. Skelmersdale
2. Golborne Brass
3. Morecambe
Band 16 – Denton Brass
Journey to Neverland
A little insecure to start yet settles later.
Again some very young players around the stand and am encouraged to hear good sounds
The tempo is well controlled.
Some imbalance, yet to be expected with young players
The windows that closed
A good transition to the slow movement
Euphonium, well done young man
This is a cavernous hall and some of these players are dwarfed, yet bravo for the spirit on display here
Just as hard if not harder to play quietly as loudly. The band exhibit merit here
Abroad the Pirate Ship
Not a forceful sound yet pleasant well done
The band are making a good attempt at this and I am inspired by them
A young conductor directs his young ‘pirates’ well.
Overall:
Bravo, a very spirited attempt from a band with such young players and a fair number of gaps. I am so pleased this band chose to compete rather as I expect some would,.. ‘withdraw’. Kudos to you all
Band 15 – Red Admirable Brass
Journey to Neverland
I hear tuning issues to start, yet as clears as dynamic increases
Lacks accuracy in cornets yet there are some really young players in this band, so bravo for a good attempt.
All good with bell chimes
The lead into the slow movement is good
The windows that closed
Solo cornet, well done young man
I like the warm tender sound the band produces here
The band give effect, picture to the music
Tuning at time isn’t all it should be yet will improve in time, given such young players
A good close to the movement
Abroad the Pirate Ship
Well done band, I like the style of the music here.
Good clarity in all lines
Dynamic used to good effect
Tempo is well controlled
Overall:
A good performance from a band with so many young players.
Band 14 – Skelmersdale Prize
Journey to Neverland
Comfortable opening which leads to a nice horn/euph melody line
A nice balanced band sounds
The music flows well and depicts a ‘happy journey’ and chiming bells and I suppose London approaches
The windows that closed
The music should and does have tenderness, to depict Peter return to find his mother.
I feel passion from the music which is carved by the MD
The band are musically and emotional in tune with each other, bravo
Ah well a closed window, musically excellent
Abroad the Pirate Ship
And off we go, aboard the Pirate Ship, Captan Jack Sparrow, Blue Beard, captain Hook or whoever, Kraken and rum and all that clearly in mind.
Good playing from all around the stand.
Could be film music
Overall:
Another fine performance, bravo
Band 13 – Morecambe
Journey to Neverland
A positive start
Horns melody is hard to here, logically either the band is loud or horns soft
Good tuba line
As the movement progressed the I feel than gained confidence
A good end to the movement
The windows that closed
Nice solo cornet well supported by the band
There is feeling in the music which is coaxed by the MD Well done sop,
A good movement
Abroad the Pirate Ship
Neat playing and articulate
I like the syndic contrast
Nice tram sounds
The MD fires direction like Harry Potter does spells, the band reacts
A good most atmospheric ending to a journey through Neverland, well done
Overall:
A fine performance of much merit, bravo, well done
Band 12 – Golborne Brass
Journey to Neverland
I like the first fist note, and the the start overall.
The band settles well and you feel the band is at ease with the piece.
Solid tubas give foundation to some good playing
A good ending and transition to ‘windows’
The windows that closed
Some solo’istic work is heard, and is nice
Well doe solo cornet and euph
The music has quality and the MD brings forth much
Tenderness is felt and i have standing hairs,… well done says a lot
The movement ends well
Abroad the Pirate Ship
The music flows well
I see the Black Pearl at sea and skull and cross bones, which I suggest is communication of music well done.
Overall:
An excellent performance i enjoyed listening too, well done
Band 11 – Stacksteads
Journey to Neverland
Some nice moment to begin.
Cornet clips distract
Horn sound is smooth with nice tuba accompaniment
Chiming bells are not even, yet otherwise well played
The windows that closed
Well played solo cornet
Euph a little quiet
MD demands music, sometime the band responds yet not always
The ending is a little disjointed
Abroad the Pirate Ship
Good sop if a little strident
Good controlled tempo
Noted attempts and dynamic swells.
Good finish to the performance
Overall:
A good performance of merit
Band 10 – St John’s Mossley
Journey to Neverland
A nice opening
Cornet sound does no blend well in places and tuning issues evolve
Nice chiming bell effect
Euph lead well in the text movement
The windows that closed
Nice solo cornet if a little tentative initially
Warming Euph solo nice
Good atmospheric music here. The MD pull much from the band
The movement ends well, yet cornet tuning hinders the effect.
Abroad the Pirate Ship
I like the Euph start to his movement.
Good cornets also add
Good controlled playing
Attempts at dynamic extremes noted
Overall:
A good performance of merit
Band 9 – Cadishead Public
We do Apologise we had a few technical difficulties during this performance
Band 8 – BMP Europe Goodshaw
Journey to Neverland
A nice opening which lead to an impressive horn melody
Some ‘solid’ tuba sounds
I feel some cornet phrase ‘end’s are ‘snatched’ which hurt
Well done horns
Good content sounds to end, nice bells
The windows that closed
Solo cornet plays with tenderness
Euph could be a tad louder in solo section
The movement progress well and builds nicely The ensemble playing has merit
The MD leads well and the music has shape and quality
Abroad the Pirate Ship
Well controlled start by Euph with is take up by Sop
I like the swells and dips in dynamics adds effect
Some cornet ‘fanfares’ are not clear
Again I feel some cornet phrase ‘end’s are ‘snatched’ which are not nice and hurt
Overall:
A good attempt yet some basic errors will cost
Band 7 – Dobcross Youth
Journey to Neverland
A very young band indeed nice to see
Some nice sounds from this band if a little under powered which is to be expected
Passages are neat and tidy
The windows that closed
Well done solo cornet, not easy to play in touch a large resonate hall
Some tuning issues evolve which is distracting
Well done euph nicely handled solo
The middle section develops and some really nice sounds evolve
The young band have given life to the music in to this movement
Abroad the Pirate Ship
Nice euph starts the Pirate ship journey
Tempos are well controlled
There is good dynamic effects
Its been a long tiring journey and this shows towards the end
Overall:
A well controlled account and a worthy performance, well done
Band 6 – Stalybridge Old
Journey to Neverland
A nice structured opening leads to some nice band sounds
Horns could be a tad louder i feel
Tuning issues and accuracy distract the chiming bells depiction
The windows that closed
Horn/ euph combination sound nice and add tenderness
I feel the band misses opportunities to make some wonderful musical moments in this movement
The windows closes well
Abroad the Pirate Ship
I feel clarity is lost in the opening passage by euph.
Cornets are not clear in some passages and ending of phrases are sometime ‘ragged’ and not handled well.
The movement builds nicely towards the finale passages
Some cornet notes distract in the final bars, the final rhythmic bar is not clear.
Overall:
A fair performance with some merit yet tuning and articulation may hinder
Band 5 – Blackley
Journey to Neverland
I like the horn sound at the start of the journey
Good tubas support nicely
The chiming bells do not chime accurately
The windows that closed
Sonorous sounds to start nice
Good control of dynamics add to the musicality of the movement
Well done Euph nicely handled solo
Some tuning issues on cornets toward the end distract what was a fine movement
Abroad the Pirate Ship
Slight solo cornet slips distract in solo passages
The pirate ship has a nice tempo and the band controls well.The band portrays the brooding atmosphere and perspective of Antartica well
I feel that some noted are ‘clipped’ which spoils
Clarity of rhythm in cornets could be better
Tuning in the closing passages hinders
Overall:
Some good points and yet too many problems which i feel will cost.
Band 4 – Ramsey Town
Journey to Neverland
The journey begins with nice sounds, yet some tuning issues evolve
Dynamics are well controlled yet clarity of some lines is lacking.
Good transition at the end of the journey
The windows that closed
Well done solo cornet
The band produce nice warming sounds, and the MD leads well
Abroad the Pirate Ship
Well done percussion, at the boarding of the pirate ship
Clarity is lost in parts
Tuning again distracts
The band tires towards the end
Overall:
A good attempt, however some musical highlight were lost in the performance
Band 3 – Dobcross Silver
Journey to Neverland
A little insecure to start, yet the journey settles and we’re on our way.
Some tuning in cornets distract.
Nice sounding horns well supported by tubas
Chiming bells sound resonantly from cornets and troms
The windows that closed
Solo cornet does well
The movement is tenderly handled by the MD, with nice band sound emanating
All done Glockenspiel
Soprano ends a beautifully handled movement
Abroad the Pirate Ship
Well done a pirate ship comes to mind immediately
Tempos are well controlled
Well done horns again clear and precise
Dynamics are good and ebb and flow with waves as expected
Expressive and well handled ending
An enjoyable performance
Overall:
Another fine performance duly enjoyed by the large audience
Band 2 – Littleborough
Opening is a little insecure but settles quickly.
Good rhythmic passages with attention to detail heard.
Nice sounds from tubas, troms and horns come through
Chiming bells sound clearly.
Middle section has poise and musicality, well directed by the MD
Tender and expressive sounds, nice
Well done Soprano
Good euphs leading the closing section, the MD again directs well.
Dynamic range is good and adds effect to the contact of the piece.
The enid is well controlled, leading to atmospheric triumphant finally.
Overall:
Another good performance of what is a much enjoyable piece.
Band 1- Brindle
Opening is dramatic but has insecurities in tuning leading to a nice accel and crescendo. Lovely middle of the band sound. Cornets not quite secure in there rhythm but a good try.
Good bass sound. Dynamics not over done and some lovely lyrical playing. Well done euphs and bari’s.
Lovely middle of band sound, some good flowing music with some lovely ensemble playing.
The music is sounding well with some good dynamic contrasts.
Well done solo cornet.
Band not quite together in bell notes and intonation creeps in.
Well done Euph.
Cornets and sop not quite together in articulation.
Nice sounding troms and ensemble work.
A nice ending.
Overall:
A good performance from number one spot, and so early in the morning.
A good opener well done.
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